Winkel Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Winkel, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Winkel varies. It peaks at 224 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Winkel. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Winkel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Winkel enjoys an average of 1583 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Winkel

August, Winkel’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Winkel Precipitation page.